What is the best UK ETF that tracks the Nasdaq 100?

blowzy

Ideally a low share price as my broker does not allow fractional shares.

My main query is whether to go for synthetic replication or physical? I do like n100 from ishares, and see them as a trusted company. But on the other hand, I do like owning my stocks but could stomach owning a synthetic etf if it means I avoid 15% tax on US Stocks. The ETF I would be looking for physical replication is QQQA as they too have a low share price. I would love to hear what you all have to say about this and if there are any options that I haven’t considered. Thanks 

blowzy

Is this better than investing in google

Sea_Shell

Not a true NASDAQ tracker, but IMO the Rathbone Global Opportunities fund, gets close.

It you overlay the performance graph of them both, they are well aligned and seem to move in lockstep.

DYOR

blowzy

If I am already invested in all world, would it be too concentrated if I also invested in the NASDAQ 100?

Eyeful

1. Do you actually understand the difference between synthetic replication & physical?
2. Do you understand the extra third party risk you are taking on. with synthetic replication?  

3. A physical ETF buys the real shares in the companies  it’s meant to track.

4. A synthetic ETF makes a deal with a third party to copy the same results of the ETF without buying any shares in those companies. The third party supplies securities they claim will match the value.
If that third party fails and those securities turn out to be poor or worthless, then you are in very real trouble.

5. I personally would never ever touch synthetics.
I remember hearing a radio program some years ago, where the third party did go "belly up" and the securities they supplied turned out to be of poor quality.

6. Suggest you stick to physical ETF's from good quality suppliers.

InvesterJones

I don't see a concern with QQQA, but..

blowzy said:

I would love to hear what you all have to say about this and if there are any options that I haven’t considered. Thanks 

Yes, just a simple global tracker. Nasdaq is taking a bet on tech.

masonic

blowzy said:

If I am already invested in all world, would it be too concentrated if I also invested in the NASDAQ 100?

You are just increasing concentration. Look at the top 10 holdings of your all world fund and compare. Do you need more?